I promise, I'm not one of those bacon fanatics. I like bacon -- but usually only bacon. Not "Something + bacon." That said, I absolutely love the double-smoked bacon from Mahogany Smoked Meats in Bishop, CA. My favorite dish to put it in is a Hungarian dish called, "Beans as in Somogy" from "The Cuisine … Continue reading The Smell of Camping
Author: Camp Host Chad
My Day 2!
It's all about finding the calm in the chaos. ~ Donna Karan I love that quote, and aspire to live so intentionally that I find pockets of calm throughout my day like Easter Eggs, although re-reading the quote makes me wonder, "What was Donna talking about before she said 'It's'?" We assume she means life, … Continue reading My Day 2!
Right Trails/Wrong Trails
I get asked this all the time: "Camp Host Chad, can you please show us how to tell the difference between right trails and wrong trails?" I say, "Sure!" Then I give three examples, on land, sea and air:
Bud-nanza!
Simple is good. ~ Jim Henson
Trail Wisdom: Mixed Messages
Pretend you're going for a hike. What do you do first? You eat something healthy, naturally. Something natural. Something high in protein and low in sugar... I'm clearly making this up. Would that constitute "healthy?" <shrugs> Oh, I know! I'll show you! Here's a photo of a healthy meal: <scrolling through photos and muttering: "Cheese. … Continue reading Trail Wisdom: Mixed Messages
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It's not easy being Green. ~ Kermit the Frog Is that so, Kermit? I'm guessing being encased in all that plastic can't help. Definitely doesn't look biodegradable. What are you doing in there, anyway?
Double Your Rainbow Pleasure
"Hey look, a rainbow!" "Pretty!" "Not THAT kind of rainbow..." "There's another kind?" "Defintely, but don't Google it. One example: instead of nature's rainbow, a symbolic rainbow. A rainbow about saving nature!" If you get the chance and have any interest in environmental activism, drop by Rainbow Harbor (yes, Rainbow Harbor... coincidence?) in Long Beach … Continue reading Double Your Rainbow Pleasure
The Gift of Time and Experience
"Students, we have time for one more presentation. Chad, can you explain this picture?" (collective gasp) "That's my homework assignment! Remember? You told us: "So a picture is worth a thousand words? Songs, with far less words, paint worthy pictures, And tell stories, like family trees! Deterred? Don’t be. Trees grow in parks. Take this … Continue reading The Gift of Time and Experience
Good Knight, Moon!
I promise you: The moon is NOT holding me hostage until I write this... Can you hold on for a second? (muffled: "Are you happy? No, there was nothing coded about that. No, it wasn't suspicious. Suspicious is if I had winked. Suspicious is this long pause while I talk to you. Can I please … Continue reading Good Knight, Moon!
Me and Moon Shadow
"Look outside, and you'll see the moon kissing Venus," Mike called to tell me. So I hung up, and went out on the roof. And Mike was right. (Mostly right... "Kissing?" Let's let him be poetic about it, okay? Maybe it's one of those celebrity air-kisses, or like a brother/sister thing.) Don't get me wrong. … Continue reading Me and Moon Shadow
Campfire Tales 